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A professional body requires an applicant to submit proof of practical know how. At least 100 hours of practical work experience is required for membership at the ASCHP. In this study guide we will offer the candidate a guideline of how to accomplish this, known as shadowing.

The onus is on the candidate for membership to arrange such an opportunity for shadowing with a suitable host known as the supervisor, who should be a senior counsellor with sufficient experience and a successful practice.

Job shadowing is observing a day in the life of someone else's role. You may watch them complete their day-to-day tasks, attend meetings with them, and follow other vital parts of their work routine. During a typical day of counselling  shadowing, you might: Observe how the counsellor goes about daily tasks of administration or professional counselling performance. Shadowing may include one of three options at a time:

• Observation – learn by watching and imitation.
• Regular Briefings – short discussions with the supervisor.
• Hands-on – by doing certain tasks.

The person doing the shadowing will spend an agreed period of time observing the day-to-day work of the host known as the supervisor.

Other aspect of practical experience may include role play in class, experience gained as lay counsellor or counselling  interaction with friends/fellow students.